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Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prologue Go Wayback playtest start time and how to join the early access team for the survival game
The latest title from PlayerUnknown Productions is set to undergo even more testing, and you could be among the latest survivalists to try it out. PlayerUnknown Productions' single-player survival game Prologue: Go Wayback is gearing up for another bout of playtests, and you could be among the lucky few that gets to play the title while its dev team still works on sharpening it up. Who'd have thought that PlayerUnknown Productions had more tricks up its sleeve? The developer of PUBG is stepping out onto new and fertile soil with the arrival of Prologue: Go Wayback, a new survival game that plonks you in the middle of nowhere with a simple goal - make it to the weather station before the wilderness whisks you into death's embrace. It seems simple enough, but the PC game promises total unpredictability with weather that fights back, scarce resources and a need to scavenge for food that may or may not be waiting for you in the brush. No pressure or anything. The title is no doubt going to be a different experience from what many prospective fans are used to from PlayerUnknown Productions, becoming the first full game released from the studio since its obvious big-hitter battle royale title, as well as offering a single player survival experience that breaks the multiplayer mould set by the likes of Once Human and No Man's Sky. That doesn't mean that interest isn't present, though, as a new playtest period is coming up for the single-player wilderness adventure that gamers are scrambling to access. But it starts incredibly soon, and its sign-ups begin at the very same moment that the Prologue: Go Wayback playtest goes live. So how exactly can you get involved? Here's what you need to know. Prologue: Go Wayback playtest start time The Prologue: Go Wayback playtest start time is 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm BST on Wednesday, May 7 on Steam, with it going live at the same time as sign-ups. As of right now, players are asked to join the PlayerUnknown Productions Discord channel for further notifications about how to get involved. The playtest is expected to be made available for players on PC via Steam, much like the game's first playtest that took place in April. The sign-ups are likely to spit out Steam codes for the current build of the game after PlayerUnknown Productions received feedback for the game after the last bout of playtime, with March's playtest offering codes on a first-come-first-served basis. The timings are a little strange, but regardless, players can expect to be thrust into a bizarre and harsh wilderness for an exciting new experience. We hope you've been working on your foraging.
Geek Girl Authority
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Mobile Game Monday: ONCE HUMAN
Greetings, friends, and welcome to Mobile Game Monday, where we chat about games you can play on the go. If you like gaming on a phone or tablet , this is the place for you. Join us every week as we go on all sorts of adventures. Once Human Once Human (2025) is a multiplayer open-world survival game from Starry Studio, NetEase Games, and Exptional Global. Originally released for PC last year, the recently launched mobile version was one of my most anticipated April releases so I could not wait to get my hands on this one. No thanks to the reckless experiments of the Rosetta Corporation, a world-ending event known as the Starfall has turned the world into a post-apocalyptic nightmare. An alien pollutant, stardust, has contaminated most of Earth and has mutated its inhabitants into horrific monsters called deviations. Meta humans, such as yourself, were created by Rosetta and have the ability to control stardust. RELATED: May's Most Anticipated Video Games Unfortunately, you awaken with amnesia into this apocalyptic nightmare. However, a friendly deviant named V offers guidance as you explore the world and gradually discover the true horror of the Rosetta Corporation. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin. First, I have to mention the sheer depth of the character creator in Once Human. Right out of the gate, I was overwhelmed with options and spent my entire first day of play in character creation. It is a great indicator of the attention to detail present in the rest of the game. Controls Controls in Once Human consist of on-screen buttons for everything from moving, jumping, crouching, and shooting. As of now, there is no controller support which is unfortunate because this game could really use it. For the most part, the on-screen buttons feel organic during gameplay and there are even a few customization options that let you move things around a bit. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin. Moving around objects in tight spaces can be tricky with these controls which can get you cornered and surrounded by enemies. I struggled the most with controlling the vehicles with D-pad-style arrow controls. Although the on-screen buttons can be frustrating, after a little practice, it feels more natural. Dear devs, please add controller support soon! RELATED: Video Games Are Becoming a Luxury Few Can Afford Don't Just Survive, Thrive! Surviving in this post-apocalyptic nightmare is a huge part of Once Human and this all depends on building a proper territory. Gather supplies from the environment around you to build just about anything you can imagine. Once you get the basics down, you can customize everything from the floors to the furniture. If you want, you can eventually make yourself a fancy mansion and thrive rather than survive. 1.90.3-B3G7XTSKQDFK3S77IJ5NHU44WI.0.1-2 Any good survivalist knows you won't make it far without food or water. After building a stove, collect and boil water to satiate your thirst. Then, cook up some grub using gathered ingredients and recipes. Surviving the apocalypse is dangerous but thankfully, you can make bandages, medicine, and adrenaline to keep yourself alive and sane. On top of keeping yourself fed and alive, you also have to stay sane. Being around high concentrations of stardust will take a toll on your mental health. If your sanity depletes too much, it will begin to eat into your health. Sleeping will restore your sanity, much like in real life. Nothing makes me feel more out of sorts than losing sleep. RELATED: Can Nostalgia Save the Games Industry? To keep you safe from the things that go bump in the night (and day), make your weapons and armor from blueprints found while playing the game. You can build, upgrade, and customize weapons extensively. For example, you can choose the type of scope, silencer, or mag that your gun uses. This is just one more example of the tedious attention to detail that allows players to completely customize their experience. Luckily, pretty much anything you need you can create yourself as long as you have unlocked the mimetic requirements from the skill tree. Your best bet for finding pretty much anything is simply exploring the world and crafting what you cannot find. There is nothing more satisfying than making something with your own two hands, even in a game. Deviations and Deviants Stardust has mutated humans into monsters that look like something straight out of a Lovecraftian fever dream. Seriously, these are some of the creepiest monsters I have ever seen. As you play the game, they just get bigger, and creepier. Most deviations are violent creatures that will attack you on sight. RELATED: F2P Friday: MONSTER TILES TD However, those known as deviants can be harnessed by metahumans who can use their abilities. Some deviants will help you in battle while others will do chores at your territory. Collecting and using deviant abilities adds an entirely new mechanic to the game that I surprisingly enjoyed the most. Very early in the game, I felt drawn towards finding deviants more than anything. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin. For each area in Once Human , there is a monolith that houses a big bad boss deviation. Defeating bosses and closing monoliths is how you progress through the story and unlock new parts of the map. If you are brave (or stupid) enough, you can try to take on the horror alone. As for the rest of us, team up with friends or other online players to down the big baddies more easily. Survive in Style Once Human is free to play so of course there is an enormous selection of in-game goods for real-world money. However, these items are cosmetic and even though you may really want that pretty gun skin, you will survive just fine without it. RELATED: STAR WARS: Most Powerful Sith Lords This is a game I see myself sinking a lot of time into so I don't mind spending a little cash to look cool. You can also get cosmetic items from bosses, exploration, or completing challenges. This means you can be thrifty and get sweet new gear. Our Adventure Ends Here The only thing I feel Once Human is missing is controller support, especially when it comes to driving the vehicles. Controller support might make this a near-perfect game. Overall, game progression feels natural,l although sometimes it is unclear what I am supposed to be doing or the game would start tracking a different quest while I was walking toward an objective, leading me the wrong way. However, I didn't mind this much because I would just explore wherever I ended up. While playing, I would set out with a quest in mind and very quickly wander off to explore. The next thing I know, hours have gone by and I never completed what I initially set out to do. I love games like this because it means I am completely immersed in the experience. RELATED: My Time at Toronto Game Expo 2025: A Recap This game also does a great job of telling you how to unlock or where to get things. For example, if you need more arrows, clicking on the object will tell you to craft them at your territory. It keeps the survival aspect from getting overwhelming because you can simply look up what you need when you need it. Screenshot courtesy of Cassie Holguin. The supernatural elements in Once Human remind me of some of my favorite games including Silent Hill , Resident Evil , and Bioshock. Fans of Dying Light and The Last of Us will appreciate the survival horror aspects. It is such an expansive experience that is seriously impressive, especially for a mobile port. With other mobile ports of large games like this, I always feet the need to play on another platform, but that is not the case here. Although I have not played on PC, the mobile version feels like I am playing a fully developed RPG on PC. The game has so much content, looks amazing, and runs without any issues (for me anyway). Keep in mind that game performance depends on various factors such as your device, internet connection, and more. I play on a Samsung Fold 5 and so far have not run into any issues. RELATED: Read all of the Mobile Game Monday adventures here! There is so much to do in Once Human that I haven't even discovered everything yet. It is one of the most detailed mobile games I have ever played. I'll leave it to you to check out all the various scenarios, challenges, and more that the game has to offer. After all, exploration and discovery are a huge part of this adventure. So far, I have only scratched the surface and it is early in the year but from what I have played, Once Human is a serious contender for mobile game of the year. Once Human is free in the Play Store and the App Store. 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Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Once Human Mobile release time – the moment you can take to the post-apocalypse on its new platform
After its success on PC, Once Human is coming to mobile with a brand-new port that will let you access the game's bizarre horrors wherever you are. The Once Human Mobile release time is swiftly approaching to bring the horrors of a decimated civilization to your phone, without losing the huge boss battles that has made the game such a blast. The grim, dark apocalypse of Once Human is coming to your pocket. Personally, that's not where we'd keep it for safety reasons, but hey, at least they're giving you the option. The intensity of the devastated planet in the face of the arrival of the stardust is coming to mobile, and as Once Human makes the big jump that could make or break the major open world title, introducing it to a whole new world of potential fans. The shooting-looting horrorfest has performed well on PC, but these new pastures could have a dazzling effect on the title at large, especially now that there are Once Human permanent servers to ensure that players can duck in and out of the game whenever they like. It doesn't end there, either, as now players are able to put to use a new Cross-Character Sharing mechanic that allows you to distribute resources between characters on the same account, meaning that you'll be able to put the best weapons from your favourite characters to use on smaller accounts that could do with a leg-up. The game is in a better position than ever, which makes the approaching Once Human Mobile release time even more exciting for prospective and existing fans alike. It looks like the game has recovered nicely from its Once Human data collection drama at launch. But when exactly can we take to the ravaged world on mobile, exactly? Here's what you need to know about the Once Human Mobile release time. Once Human Mobile release time The Once Human Mobile release time is 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT on Wednesday, April 23, and 1am BST on Thursday, April 24 for players in the UK. We know this because the Once Human team has shared the time in a new graphic on Twitter, revealing the game's official launch time. It's a very exciting prospect to be able to take to the game in its new shrunken form factor which doesn't seem likely to impede in any way on its vast open world and massive boss battles. If you've been looking for the perfect game to eat into your working hours on your phone, it looks like the decision has already been made for you with the incoming Once Human Mobile release time.
